India

Blue Whale suicide challenge: Why do kids play such self-harming games? [VIDEO]

Blue Whale is a twisted suicide challenge that appears to succumb vulnerable teens into killing themselves.

Aug 3, 2017

All India Professionals Congress: We hope Shashi Tharoor can do it differently from Arvind Kejriwal's AAP

The coming up of Congress's new wing All India Professionals Congress is a welcome development. But how many will be inspired by it after the mammoth failures of the AAP and Rahul Gandhi?

Aug 3, 2017

Indian-origin doctor practises in UK, despite facing 118 counts of sexual assault

An Indian-origin doctor in the UK continues his government job despite having been charged with 118 counts of sexual assault. Read to know more.

Aug 3, 2017

US sanctions on Russia have left President Donald Trump without friends

Trump did not think wrong by improving relations with Russia. He could have his Nixon moment by effecting a ground-breaking change in US-Russia relations but his own nonsense talks and acts had killed Trump's chances to succeed.

Aug 3, 2017

Congress leader Vikram Goud stages his own assault to gain sympathy of voters

Though Vikram Goud had claimed that he was attacked by four assailants in his Banjara Hills residence, police investigations have revealed contradictory details.

Aug 3, 2017

US immigration bill set to RAISE hopes of Indian IT workers, entrepreneurs

A new bill mulled by the United States is looking to increase the number of residency cards given to skilled, English-speaking immigrants. Read to know how it could help Indian IT professionals.

Aug 3, 2017

BJP looks south: AIADMK factions to join hands with NDA

The AIADMK's joining with the NDA will give the central government more power in the Rajya Sabha.

Aug 2, 2017

Meet 'Pink Whale Challenge': The 'happier alternative' to the 'Blue Whale Challenge'

The goal is to prove that the internet can also be used to spread love, that's why the Pink Whale was born, its website said.

Aug 2, 2017

RBI cuts repo rate: Home loans won't be cheap

After the 25bps cut in the lending rate by the central bank, the cost of funds for the banking system is expected to come down further. The home loan borrowers should, therefore, get the advantage of lower EMIs.

Aug 2, 2017

Patna medical college quizzes employees about 'virginity', number of wives

The marriage declaration form with these contentious questions have been in practice since 1984 when the institute was established, said the Deputy Medical Superintendent.

Aug 2, 2017

Another name struck off from the list of Kashmir's most wanted militants: Who's next? [VIDEO]

Around 110 militants have been killed by the security forces in Kashmir in the last seven months. And 3 out of 12 most wanted militants in Kashmir are now dead.

Aug 2, 2017

India, Pakistan conclude Indus water talks in Washington

The two countries have agreed to continue discussions and reconvene in September in Washington.

Aug 2, 2017

Sikkim standoff worsens: China issues stern threat to move troops; India rejects warning

Taking a tough stance on the Sikkim standoff, India dismissed China's demand that the Indian Army must immediately withdraw its troops from Doklam near the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction.

Aug 2, 2017

Breaking Barriers: Kerala private schools' body ratifies one-day period leave; to appoint transgender staff

The new leave policy was implemented in as many as 4,000 private schools across Kerala from August 1.

Aug 2, 2017

Freedom of the gut: Why I think like Bill but still can't express it

The West's tradition of free speech and expression creates possibilities of human betterment. It is not that those thoughts will have to be true but the very capacity to think on new lines keeps the human evolution happening. In India, can we be that much brave?

Aug 2, 2017